ULTRA South Africa 2026 Unveils Full Line-Up for 11th Edition in Johannesburg and Cape Town
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ULTRA South Africa has officially lifted the curtain on its full artist line-up for the 11th edition of the country’s flagship electronic music festival, set to take place on Saturday, 25 April 2026 at the Expo Centre at Nasrec in Johannesburg and Sunday, 26 April 2026 at The Ostrich in Cape Town.
As part of the globally recognised ULTRA Worldwide brand, the South African instalment continues to cement its place as one of the continent’s biggest dance music events, drawing thousands of fans each year.
Main Stage Heavyweights
Topping the 2026 bill are several internationally acclaimed electronic artists. Tech-house star John Summit, French hitmaker DJ Snake, and Swedish progressive house icon Axwell will headline the Main Stage. Festivalgoers can also expect a special back-to-back performance from Dutch powerhouses Afrojack and R3hab, a pairing that promises high-energy festival anthems.
Supporting acts on the Main Stage include genre-blending producer Apashe, South African favourite Kyle Watson, and veteran hitmaker DJ Kent, alongside TiMO ODV b2b Kyle Cassim, Indigo, Headroom b2b Geometric Flux, Niskerone b2b Dakota and Kurt April.
RESISTANCE Stage Returns with Underground Firepower
The festival’s RESISTANCE Stage, known globally for spotlighting deeper and underground electronic sounds, will feature New York house legend Dennis Ferrer and South African afro-tech trailblazer Shimza as headliners.
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They will be joined by a strong supporting line-up including Major League DJz, Caiiro b3b De Capo b3b Enco Napa b3b, Kitty Amor, Mpho.Wav, Mila-Rose, Baby Whitz and Kid Fonque.
RESISTANCE has become a defining feature of ULTRA events worldwide, offering a platform for house and techno artists who shape the underground electronic music landscape.
The Groove Room: Celebrating African Electronic Culture
Johannesburg will once again host The Groove Room, a dedicated stage celebrating African electronic sounds and local pioneers. The space has become a fan favourite for its focus on amapiano, afro-house and homegrown dance movements.
Artists set to perform include Scorpion Kings, DBN Gogo, Liquideep, Dlala Thukzin, Oscar Mbo, DJ Lag x Que DJ, Sun-El Musician, 2shoes, Lelowhatsgood and Slow Poison.
UMF Radio Stage Debuts in Johannesburg
For the first time, Johannesburg will host the UMF Radio Stage presented by Confessions.za. Known internationally as a platform for emerging and cutting-edge sounds within the ULTRA ecosystem, the stage will offer a more intimate setting for performances by Dean Fuel, Cinimin, Chunda Munki, Vimo, Connie, Aidin Caye, Mia, Skelm, Jevan Binder and Threemanweave.
A Decade of Growth
Since launching locally in 2014, ULTRA South Africa has grown into one of the country’s most anticipated annual music events. The festival forms part of the broader ULTRA Worldwide network, which hosts events across six continents, including the flagship Ultra Music Festival in Miami.
The brand is internationally recognised for its large-scale production, immersive stage design and world-class electronic line-ups, a formula that has helped establish the South African edition as a key stop on the global dance music calendar.
Ticket Information
Tickets for ULTRA South Africa 2026 are now on sale:
- General Access: From R995 (limited availability)
- VIP: From R2,000 (limited availability)
- VVIP (Johannesburg only): From R4,500
Tickets available at ultrasouthafrica.com
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